Mount Airy lights blink for charity

Mount Airy lights blink for charity

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One man's home in Mount Airy has become an annual yuletide exhibit for the community, benefiting charity, illuminates the night with more than 45,000 lights.

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The lights have blinked in unison since Nov. 27 replete with holiday carols, a star of David and several Christmas trees in the 800 block of Festival Avenue in Mount Airy. It runs through Sunday at 10 p.m.

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Glen Zior spent more than 50 hours putting together his home for the holiday season, but while neighbors and visitors look forward to the now-traditional display for years, it's actually part of a massive effort for charity.

A CASA volunteer since 2008, Zior shares the holiday display for the third consecutive year, and his efforts have raised more than $2,000 so far.

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"That money is used to recruit additional volunteers," said Ed Kilcullen state director of Maryland CASA. "Currently, we're only serving about 10 percent of the children and we need additional volunteers to serve as advocates."

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"The lowest people in society are foster children because they don't have a choice, they're in their situation, they can't make decisions for themselves. So, they do need someone to help represent them. That's why I chose to help (CASA) out," Zior said.

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Zior's display has seen increased traffic every year, gaining momentum as it gains popularity. Last year alone, Zior raised at least $1,200 in the 30 days of lights and music.

One man's home in Mount Airy has become an annual yuletide exhibit for the community, benefiting charity, illuminates the night with more than 45,000 lights.

The lights have blinked in unison since Nov. 27 replete with holiday carols, a star of David and several Christmas trees in the 800 block of Festival Avenue in Mount Airy. It runs through Sunday at 10 p.m.

Glen Zior spent more than 50 hours putting together his home for the holiday season, but while neighbors and visitors look forward to the now-traditional display for years, it's actually part of a massive effort for charity.

A CASA volunteer since 2008, Zior shares the holiday display for the third consecutive year, and his efforts have raised more than $2,000 so far.

"That money is used to recruit additional volunteers," said Ed Kilcullen state director of Maryland CASA. "Currently, we're only serving about 10 percent of the children and we need additional volunteers to serve as advocates."

"The lowest people in society are foster children because they don't have a choice, they're in their situation, they can't make decisions for themselves. So, they do need someone to help represent them. That's why I chose to help (CASA) out," Zior said.

Zior's display has seen increased traffic every year, gaining momentum as it gains popularity. Last year alone, Zior raised at least $1,200 in the 30 days of lights and music.

One man's home in Mount Airy has become an annual yuletide exhibit for the community, benefiting charity, illuminates the night with more than 45,000 lights.

The lights have blinked in unison since Nov. 27 replete with holiday carols, a star of David and several Christmas trees in the 800 block of Festival Avenue in Mount Airy. It runs through Sunday at 10 p.m.

Glen Zior spent more than 50 hours putting together his home for the holiday season, but while neighbors and visitors look forward to the now-traditional display for years, it's actually part of a massive effort for charity.

A CASA volunteer since 2008, Zior shares the holiday display for the third consecutive year, and his efforts have raised more than $2,000 so far.

"That money is used to recruit additional volunteers," said Ed Kilcullen state director of Maryland CASA. "Currently, we're only serving about 10 percent of the children and we need additional volunteers to serve as advocates."

"The lowest people in society are foster children because they don't have a choice, they're in their situation, they can't make decisions for themselves. So, they do need someone to help represent them. That's why I chose to help (CASA) out," Zior said.

Zior's display has seen increased traffic every year, gaining momentum as it gains popularity. Last year alone, Zior raised at least $1,200 in the 30 days of lights and music.